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First Name WILLIAM
Last Name WEBB
Decision Date 5/1/1989
Docket Number 26-89-004
ALJ JW
Respondent MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type PROF
Job Title TEACHER
Topics DISMISSAL
Primary Issues Insubordination
Outcome DENIED
Statutes
Related Cases 285 S.E.2D 665 (W.VA. 1981)
Keywords INSUBORDINATION
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court Grievant appealed to Kanawha County, Civil Action #89-AA-107, Reversed ALJ 10-24-89
Supreme Court Appeal withdrawn as moot in 1989
Synopsis Grievant employed as mathematics teacher, appeals his dismissal from Board of Education for gross insubordination. Grievant objects to the implementation of a dress code and questions its validity. DECISION: DENIED. Implementation of a dress code is within the purview of the Superintendent. Board of Education had no obligation to adhere to the progressive disciplinary policy after being informed by the Grievant that he would not adhere to the dress code provisions.

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